Golf: Hi-Line Golf Invitational @ Lakeside Golf Course (Johnson Lake); Tuesday, April 2, 2024 starting at 10:00 AM. #gobulls
TF: Hi-Line @ Franklin Invite; Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Field Events at 10:00 AM and Running events at 1:00 PM. Admission: $6.00. Live results at: http://bstc.live #gobulls
National Honor Society application materials are due Wednesday by 4 p.m. Questions, please email Mrs. Crofton.
Information for preschool and kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year.
TF: Due to track and field conditions in Elwood, the Hi-Line TF Invitational scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024 has been CANCELLED.
Since we had some snow days, the book fair will continue to be open next week. It will go until next Thursday. The fair will be open before the spring concert until 7
Elwood Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 26 due to continued snow and high winds.
The elementary spring concert will be postponed to Thursday, April 4th. It will be at 7:00p.m.. Elementary band students will need to arrive at 6:40 p.m.. The remainder of the elementary students will need to be to their classrooms by 6:45 p.m..
SCHEDULE CHANGE: The ACT has been moved to Tuesday, April 16th. Juniors, please plan to be in class all day tomorrow (March 26th) like usual.
During the month of March, Elwood students and teachers came together to celebrate the joy of reading. To kick off this celebration, the first week of March students and teachers had some fun dress-up days and a reading goal of 30 minutes for each week was set. Students who read the most minutes in their class were awarded the Top Hat Award each week. On the last Monday of the month, students who have reached a cumulative reading time of 90 minutes will attend a movie in Arapahoe. Thank you to the Elwood Education Association for their monetary donation towards Read Across America activities.
TF: Hi-Line @ Southern Valley Invite; Friday, March 22, 2024. Field Events at 1:00 PM and Running events at 3:30 PM. #gobulls
Kassandra Salisbury was selected to represent Elwood at Girls State in June. Congratulations, Kass!
10-12 parents: Your teen was sent an email this morning if they are scholastically eligible for National Honor Society. National Honor Society is the highest academic honor you can receive in high school. National Honor Society is not only based on scholarship, but also leadership, service and character. If your teen received an invitation, please encourage them to come to an informational meeting, Wednesday, March 27th over lunch in Mrs. Crofton's room. Feel free to contact me either via email or phone if you or your child have any questions about National Honor Society.
Mrs. Crofton
Yesterday was signing day for Elwood senior, Wryston Brell, who is committed to the rodeo team at Southeast Community College. We are proud of you, Wryston!
Congratulations to the following Elwood HS students for being recognized for Winter NCPA Academic All-State Awards: Ryker Evans (Boys BB); Allie Lauby (Girls BB); Kara Brockman and Kassandra Salisbury (Speech); Drew Knoerzer and Aidan Shutts (Boys WR) and Bree Corey (Girls WR). #gopirates
Speech: Good Luck to the Elwood Pirates Speech team as they compete at the D2 State Championships at Kearney High School, Friday, March 22, 2024 starting at 7:30 AM. State qualifiers: Kara Brockman in Extemporaneous Speaking and Persuasive Speaking and Kassandra Salisbury in Program of Oral interpretation. Good Luck girls!! #gopirates
Elementary Quiz Bowlers had their last competition at Holdredge's Prairie Museum today. The kids went 2-2 and enjoyed exploring the many areas of the museum between matches. Then, of course, we had to stop for ice cream to celebrate another great quiz bowl season.
Students participated at FKC Music Contest today in Amherst. Choir students receiving a Superior ratings were: Delaney Collins with her vocal solo, duet & trio. Allie Lauby with her vocal solo, duet & trio. Kaylin Hafner with her vocal solo & trio. Band students receiving Superior ratings were: Connor Edwards- tenor sax solo. Bree Corey - clarinet solo, Julian Seberger- xylophone solo, Kara a Brockman- tuba solo & Aniston Peterson- alto sax solo. What a great day for the music kids!
William Oaklund is competing today at the Central Nebraska Science Fair with the best science fair projects in central Nebraska. Good Luck Will!!!
Elwood Public School is looking for a full-time para professional. This position would include helping small groups, helping individual students and other duties. This position is paid on an hourly basis. The hourly rate will be based on previous experience and training. This position will be a 35-40 hour a week position. Paraprofessionals are paid for Christmas Break and all snow days. Application forms may be picked up at the school office, 502 First Ave, Elwood, Nebraska. Inquiries may also be made by phone at (308) 785-2491.